How do you cope with anxiety and depression after giving birth?

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Hi everyone, has anyone gone through major depression and extreme anxiety after having your baby? Need ways to cope and get through this rough time. Any suggestions help! Please and thank you

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If you figure it out, let me know. I’m 4 years after my first and 2.5 years after #2 and still struggle

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Postpartum is no joke!! I had a baby a little over a year ago and I struggled for 9 months or so. I had intrusive thoughts that some thing bad was going to happen. I would talk to your doctor to get on antidepressants for a little while and talk to a therapist. I did both for about 6 months and the postpartum just kinda melted away. I do have a friend that that had her baby 6 years ago and she still suffers from some postpartum. Try to take time for yourself. Take a bath or a hot shower. Those are my go to things.

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You really need to contact your doctor asap . I had this with my third child and ended up needing an antidepressant and I am so glad I got on one . I had post partum only with the third and it was rough . The medication helped me so much.

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See a doctor and get help helping yourself